Criteria for Diagnosis and Grade of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Infants < 32 Weeks Gestational Age
Diagnosis and Grade | < 32 Weeks Gestational Age* (2019)† |
|---|---|
Diagnosis of BPD | Requiring any respiratory support at 36 weeks CGA, or required supplemental oxygen for ≥ 28 days even if no respiratory support at 36 weeks CGA |
Mild: Grade I | NC ≤ 2 L/min at 36 weeks CGA |
Moderate: Grade II | NC > 2 L/min, CPAP, or NIPPV at 36 weeks CGA |
Severe: Grade III | IMV at 36 weeks CGA |
* Assessed at 36 weeks PMA. | |
† Jensen EA, Dysart K, Gantz MG, et al. The Diagnosis of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Very Preterm Infants. An Evidence-based Approach. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2019;200(6):751-759. doi:10.1164/rccm.201812-2348OC | |
BPD = bronchopulmonary dysplasia; CGA = corrected gestational age; CPAP = continuous positive airway pressure; IMV = invasive mechanical ventilation; NIPPV = noninvasive or nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation; PMA = postmenstrual age (gestational age plus chronological age [in weeks]). | |